HEAR: TEDROW AND THE GOOD INTENTIONS EP RELEASE SHOW AT SHINE • APRIL 2, 2016

Eddie March 29, 2016 No Comments

Photo by Jesse Huro

You are hereby summoned to step out of your traditional comfort zone and check out the sweet sounds of Tedrow and the Good Intentions. Currently, the collective includes Sheri Ingram (violin/vocals), Trevor Ingram (guitar/vocals), Marcus Leonardo (lead vocals/strings), Travis Williams (guitar/banjo), CG Wiley (bass), Mike Ziering (drums) and Melanie Ingram (mandolin/vocals). One listen to “Child’s Play” or “The Gorge” will be more than ample reason to leave the confines of your cozy couch for a night on the town. Said Marcus Leonardo in a recent conversation, “Besides from the first chance to pick up a physical copy of the record, we will have musicians that play on the recording playing with us live for the first time. We will also be playing songs we’ve never played live before and a friend of ours that’s a stand-up comedian will be our announcer for the night.” Fans of The Oh Hellos, Of Monsters and Men, Good Old War and lovely acoustic fare may even have a new favorite band before the night’s end. Opening the show is Westerly and Gillian Underwood and the Lonesome Doves. You can’t do much better around these parts on this particular Saturday night. Cover will be $7 and the show starts at 8 p.m. Shine is located at 1400 E Street, Sacramento. -EJ

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HEAR: LOCAL ELECTRONIC ARTIST GENRE PEAK HOSTS ALBUM RELEASE SHOW AT SHINE • MARCH 26, 2016

Eddie March 24, 2016 No Comments

Genre Peak, an experimental project spearheaded by electronic percussionist/composer Martin Birke along with a bevy of super talented players are hosting a CD release show for the collective’s new long player, Your Sleekest Engine. If the near eight-minute album opener, “Nightfalls,” doesn’t make your head turn and stop staring blankly into your phone, perhaps the lovely groove of “Metanoia” will do the trick.

“With coordination of record label, European artists, working out schedules and actual writing and recording, the record took about two years” said Martin Birke. “Fans can expect music they don’t hear too often in Sacramento. These are slick electronic-based songs that sound like the record and are more like Massive Attack or Recoil meets Jon Hassell. Call it electronica-organica I suppose with some very European pop sensibilities.”

Visit Genre Peak’s Bandcamp page to hear some truly mind-bending avant-garde ambient music at Genrepeak1.bandcamp.com.

Don’t miss their release show at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 26 at Shine Cafe, located at 1400 E Street. All ages are welcome and the cover is just $7.

-EJ

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Eight Gigs: Lyle Lovett & Robert Earl Keen

Eddie March 24, 2016 No Comments

Fri., Mar. 25, 8 p.m., Mondavi Center, $28.50-$72

This wonderful union of two of America’s great songsmiths is bound to make for an awe-inspiring Friday night. Both artists have been quite prolific, with Keen releasing a steady stream of original material and Lovett enjoying several different vocations, including acting, scoring and performing live theater. For those uninitiated, begin with Lovett’s Step Inside This House (1998) and Keen’s Gravitational Forces (2001). If those don’t pull you one step closer to God, perhaps your faith in music can’t be restored. 1 Shields Avenue in Davis, www.lylelovett.com.

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Eight Gigs: Zakir Hussain

Eddie March 24, 2016 No Comments

Wed., Mar. 30, 7:30 p.m., Harris Center for the Arts, $12-$55

Percussionists and drummers alike can rejoice knowing Zakir Hussain’s tour includes a special stop in Folsom. For those who’ve yet to see a live show, expect a diverse, trance-inducing performance. Hussain will be joined by renowned musicians Anantha Krishnan, Sabir Khan, Navin Sharma and Mannargudi Vasudevan. Hussain, well-known for his work with Ravi Shankar, the late George Harrison, Pharoah Sanders, Charles Lloyd and Mickey Hart (to name but a few), is a master of the tabla and recognized in all parts of the globe for kickstarting the world-music genre. 10 College Parkway in Folsom, www.zakirhussain.com.

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Eight Gigs: San Francisco Symphony: E.T. The Extra Terrestrial

Eddie March 17, 2016 No Comments

Thu., Mar. 24, Mondavi Center, 8 p.m., $17.50-$85

Upon its 1982 release, Steven Spielberg’s E.T. seemed to be everywhere. Not only did Reese’s Pieces spike in sales, but nearly every kid in the known universe had a stuffed animal or plastic figurine of their favorite space friend. This event pairs the San Francisco Symphony with a screening of the film in what is sure to be one of Mondavi’s highlights of the year. It’ll leave you breathless with childlike wonder from the sheer awesomeness of experiencing the legendary John Williams score live alongside this classic film. 1 Shields Avenue in Davis, www.sfsymphony.org.

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Sing on

Eddie March 17, 2016 No Comments

March 18, Harmony of Tastes

6:30 p.m.

This benefit for the Sacramento Children’s Chorus, a local nonprofit, will provide much needed funds for an organization with a focus on teaching the younger set how to become formidable choral performers. Now in its sixth year, the fundraiser will include savory food along with a generous selection of regional wines and beers. Not a bad way to spend a Friday night, really. $35; 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 18, at Sierra 2 Center, 2791 24th Street; www.sacramentochildrenschorus.org.

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Eight Gigs: Bear Hands

Eddie March 10, 2016 No Comments

Sat., March 12, 7 p.m., Sleep Train Arena, $29.50-$39.40

Local station Radio 94.7 is throwing this little soiree with some of the hottest indie acts along with the deejays’ personal favorites. Although most in attendance will be waiting for sets by headliners Cage the Elephant and Silversun Pickups, make no mistake: Sets by Foals and Brooklyn’s Bear Hands will be well worth your while. The latter band has a new record titled You’ll Pay for This hitting shelves on April 15 from boutique indie label Spensive Records. Their latest single, “2am,” is proof positive the band has something special brewing. Get there early to indulge. 1 Sports Parkway, http://bearhandsband.com.
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Eight Gigs: Anton Barbeau

Eddie March 10, 2016 No Comments

Sat., March 12, 8 p.m., Shine, $7

Sacramento residents likely need no introduction to Anton Barbeau, who is enjoying somewhat of a renaissance with the release of his appropriately dubbed new album, Magic Act. One would be hard-pressed to think of another ’90s-era indie artist who still plays the area and has retained so many fans. Fans of XTC, quirky indie fare and even the Beatles’ or Bowie’s catalog will find great reward in Barbeau’s latest and, more importantly, they’ll be impressed with his live show and updated interpretations. A prime example of Sacramento staying power. 1400 E Street, www.antonbarbeau.com.

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RIVER CITY FOOD BANK’S EMPTY BOWLS 2016

Eddie March 9, 2016 No Comments

It’s no great secret that Mayor Kevin Johnson spent more time during the last couple of years rallying and wooing investors than paying attention to the area’s most pressing concern: homelessness. Rather than dwell on the ridiculous amount of extracurricular activities he undertook well outside of his official job description, it’s only proper to honor those organizations and people that do actually make a difference. River City Food Bank are hosting a special lunch and dinner event over two days that serves as a benefit for the area’s unfortunate and, more importantly, raises a curtain on an increasingly larger problem. Their upcoming event is appropriately dubbed Empty Bowls and will feature offerings from major area restaurateurs. On the menu is a delicious soup meal accompanied by wine, hors d’oeuvres, and dessert fare. Expect to taste concoctions by Mother, Petra Greek, Scott’s Seafood Grill & Bar, Vizcaya, Zocalo, Grange Restaurant & Bar, and more. Lunch tickets are only $30 and are not accompanied by alcoholic fare. The night’s festivities are $70 and are certainly more enticing with local and area wines also provided. Come get some at Rivercityfoodbank.org/empty-bowls

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TIM BLUHM AND SCOTT LAW AT GRASS VALLEY’S CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Eddie March 8, 2016 No Comments

Photo by Jay Blakesberg

While most know Tim Bluhm as the frontman of Chico, California’s greatest export since the beer bong, The Mother Hips, the singer/songwriter has also dabbled in many other projects with great effect. For the uninitiated, Bluhm also played in the Skinny Singers (with Jackie Greene), Brokedown In Bakersfield, Ball-Point Birds, The Rhythm Devils (featuring The Grateful Dead’s Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann) and more. His upcoming show at Grass Valley’s Center For The Arts pairs him up with friend and musician Scott Law in what is sure to be a heady evening of music. Submerge caught up with him in between sets at a recent Mother Hips show to hear more. “The set up will be me on an acoustic guitar and Scott on an acoustic guitar and an acoustic baritone guitar. When you play in this configuration it emphasizes the playing itself and, of course, the songs themselves,” said Bluhm. “We are going to be playing songs that we have been writing together over the past year or so. We will sprinkle in a few of our respective songs from the past, maybe a brand new Mother Hips tune, and maybe one or two covers. In October we will go to Italy for a month and play some shows with some Italian and American musicians. Scott is a musical resident at Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael and he will often invite me to come and play an impromptu show there.” Tickets for the 8 p.m. show are $17 for members, $20 for non-members. Find out more and secure your tickets online at Thecenterforthearts.org/tim-bluhm

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